Growing things in
Westwood, MA.

I'm Mark, permaculture-trained gardener with 15+ years of experience growing food in my backyard. Zone 6b. This is where I share what I'm learning, what's working, and what's not.

It's currently 77°F and partly cloudy in Westwood. High 83° · Low 66° · Sunset 8:08 PM · Humidity 65% Peak growing season. Good conditions today.

Perennial garden corner with comfrey, raspberries, tomatoes, and grow bags in summer growth

First red raspberry ripening on the cane among green leaves

Birdies raised beds at dusk with string lights glowing

Perennial corner overview with seaberry, comfrey, and Birdies bed

Male seaberry being planted in a large grow bag

Male seaberry plant with nursery tag

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From the Garden

What I'm Growing in 2026

What I'm Growing in 2026

The full 2026 plant list — what's going where and why.

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2026 Season Setup

2026 Season Setup

New Birdies beds are being constructed, the layout is planned, and I'm going direct-seed-only this year.

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The Mint Battle

The Mint Battle

Mint took over one of my long beds. The strawberries are fighting back. So am I.

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Permaculture Design Certificate · 15+ Years Growing · Westwood, MA · Zone 6b

What's been in the garden

Something's growing

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